Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year did the Wars of the Roses begin?
- A1485
- B1415
- C1455Right answer
- D1348
Answer: 1455
The civil war that began in 1455 was a fight over the English throne between supporters of two families, Lancaster and York.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The Middle Ages". Practice question 87 of 651, written in our own words.